Luxuriate in space and exquisite finishes in a fantastic location. Walk up the limestone steps to the mahogany porch and be wowed when you step through the Dutch door onto the black and white marble of the center hall. Own a piece of Hightstown History. Built for Dr. Franklin in 1885, who assisted in treating Woodrow Wilson shortly before he was elected President, this house was lives and breathes comfort and grace. Exquisitely rejuvenated during the past three years, you walk into an impressive home with a black and white marble entry hall and original marble fireplace surrounds. A cherry cabinets in the kitchen highlight the original cooking hearth herringbone brick floor and extend past a full bath into the butlers pantry/laundry. The double parlor with original plaster moldings and floors looks out onto South Main Street and the Peddie School grounds. Enjoy the look and feel of steam heat emanating from the reconditioned period radiators, original wavy glass and a Harry Potter under the stairs closet. The former medical consultation rooms offer the opportunity for bedrooms, in-law suite, professional office with its separate door leading to the front porch. En-suite Bathroom and three grandly sized closets complete this wing, which is ideal for a professional suite, in-law suite or the main bedroom suite. Ascend the mahogany staircase to the second floor with three amply sized bedrooms and a roof deck. Main bedroom has a walk-in closet and second closet. Attached bathroom has both an walk-in shower, soaking tub and period 1940s accent fixtures - medicine cabinet and toothbrush holder. With a new 75 gallon water heater, you will always have a hot bath. All services have been upgraded. The roof on the main house and garage were installed in early 2025. This grand 1885 residence comes replete with a 4-zone AC system Up the stairs to the expansive open plan third floor with its ultra modern bath and bowling alley dimensions. Perfect for the above-ground man cave, teenage hangout or art studio space. Stairway lighting and window candles add to the allure Outside, enjoy the wisteria arbor with granite patio, beautiful magnolia tree and Japanese cherry trees in the Spring and the everblooming flowers and grape trellises. The two car garage can be used for vehicles as there is ample storage space in the full basement and on the third floor. For style, grace and space, you can't beat this Hightstown gem. Architectural Plans available for review. Please note that the real estate taxes are expected to increase as a result of renovations undertaken. Appointment required as there is a dog in residence.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (6/12)
$875,000
302 S Main St, Hightstown, NJ 08520
6beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
8,520 Square Feet Lot
$864,800 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mahogany staircaseEn-suite bathroomBeautiful magnolia treeDutch doorThree grandly sized closetsUltra modern bathRoof deck
- 101 days |
- 451 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Falco 646-532-9311,
Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Gayathri Kalyan 609-240-1179,
Aughenbaugh Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJME2074394
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Pantry, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Rear Entrance,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,400
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Sqft: 400
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71.00 x 120.00
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 040005500031
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Crawl Space, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Fiberglass,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hightstown
- Municipality: HIGHTSTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,315
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$864,800
$822,000 - $908,000
$5,476/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $875,000-2.2%$219/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000-10.1%$224/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $995,000$249/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $995,000-9.5%$249/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+340%$275/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Sold | $250,000-25.4%$63/sqft |
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| 4/10/2021 | Pending sale | $335,000$84/sqft |
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| 3/1/2021 | Contingent | $335,000$84/sqft |
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| 1/11/2020 | Price change | $335,000-4%$84/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $349,000-2.8%$87/sqft |
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| 10/29/2019 | Price change | $359,000-1.6%$90/sqft |
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| 10/14/2019 | Price change | $365,000-1.1%$91/sqft |
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| 10/9/2019 | Price change | $369,000-1.6%$92/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Price change | $375,000-1.1%$94/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Price change | $379,000-1.6%$95/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Price change | $385,000-3.6%$96/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Price change | $399,500-6%$100/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $425,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,316 | $190,000 |
| 2024 | $9,316 -39.5% | $190,000 |
| 2023 | $15,396 +4.4% | $190,000 -41.8% |
| 2022 | $14,745 +2.3% | $326,500 |
| 2021 | $14,408 +2.9% | $326,500 |
| 2020 | $14,007 +3% | $326,500 |
| 2019 | $13,599 +1% | $326,500 |
| 2018 | $13,458 -12.6% | $326,500 |
| 2017 | $15,396 +0.6% | $326,500 -13.3% |
| 2016 | $15,298 -0.6% | $376,800 |
| 2015 | $15,396 +3.2% | $376,800 |
| 2014 | $14,925 -0.7% | $376,800 |
| 2013 | $15,028 +1.9% | $376,800 -20.1% |
| 2012 | $14,745 -0.9% | $471,400 |
| 2011 | $14,877 +7.2% | $471,400 |
| 2010 | $13,873 +4.7% | $471,400 |
| 2009 | $13,249 +6.7% | $471,400 +130% |
| 2008 | $12,423 +6.3% | $205,000 |
| 2007 | $11,685 | $205,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2004 | $9,778 | $205,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $205,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $205,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08520
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWalter C. Black Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Melvin H Kreps SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Hightstown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Hightstown
- District: East Windsor Regional
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- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- Hightstown
- 08520
- 302 S Main St






